The Big Top, Cardiff
Thurs 6 Apr
After their critically acclaimed debut album in 2016, Everything Sacred, Yorkston/Thorne/Khan are back with its followup, Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars. What began as a couple of musicians jamming one evening morphed into a soul-enchanting Indian folk-jazz fusion. Scottish folk musican James Yorkston is joined by Suhail Yusuf Khan, an award winning sarangi player and classical singer from New Delhi, and the Isle Of Wight’s John Thorne, a highly respected jazz double bass player. This cross-culture combination is totally unheard of, and the confidence is highlighted by the fluid interplay between Yorkston, Thorne and Khan.
The Big Top in Cardiff will be a fitting location for this trio: the festival vibe it offers might leave you thinking you’ve stumbled into one of the small tents at Glastonbury. Indian, Scottish and English backgrounds combined, with three very distinct vocalists, their music surprises most as it is such an unusual combination. This intimate gig will ensure the utmost appreciation of Khan’s unorthodox, yet beautiful, singing and skilled bass plucking by Thorne as they perform UK folk and traditional Indian songs alike.
Dub reggae, Uilleann pipes and the Madagascan guitarist D’Gary are also cited by Yorkston as influences. Each harmonious song on their new album is as distinct as each member of the group. It is evident that these talented musicians were made to play together as they begin their next UK headline tour this month.
Tickets: £13.50. Info: 029 2022 8883